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Tire and Wheel Runout

WHEEL RUNOUT CHECK





Jack up the vehicles so that the wheel s are clear of the floor. While slowly turning the wheel, measure wheel runout with a dial indicator.
Limit:
- Radial runout.
Steel wheel; 1.2 mm (0.05 inch) or less
Aluminum wheel; 1.0 mm (0.04 inch) or less
- Lateral runout.
Steel wheel; 1.2 mm (0.05 inch) or less
Aluminum wheel; 1.0 mm (0.04 inch) or less
If wheel runout exceeds the limit, replace the wheel.